2019 No. 480

Social Security

Terms And Conditions Of Employment

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2019

Made11th March 2019

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(3) and (4)

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a review as required by sections 150(1)1 and 151A(1)2 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of prices was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has also made a review as required by section 150A(1) of that Act3 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of earnings was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 150(2), 150A(2) and 190(1)(a) of that Act, and approved by a resolution of each House.

The Treasury4 has consented to the making of this Order.

Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1505, 150A, 1516, 151A and 189(1), (4) and (5)7 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, makes the following Order.

PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, extent, commencement and effect1

1

This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2019.

2

This Order extends to England and Wales and Scotland, save for article 3, which, in so far as it increases the sums specified for carer’s allowance in Parts III and IV of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act, extends to England and Wales only.

3

Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—

a

this article and articles 2, 7, 23 and 24 on 1st April 2019;

b

article 3—

i

in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 7(9)(b) applies, on 1st April 2019, and

ii

for all other purposes, on 8th April 2019;

c

articles 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20, on 8th April 2019;

d

article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2019, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations;

e

articles 9, 17 and 18, on 6th April 2019;

f

article 10, on 7th April 2019, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)8 of the Contributions and Benefits Act (appropriate weekly rate of maternity allowance under section 35), for which purpose it shall come into force on 8th April 2019;

g

article 11, on 7th April 2019;

h

articles 21 and 22, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 8th April 2019, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

i

article 25, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 8th April 2019, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;

j

article 26, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 8th April 2019, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations;

k

article 27, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 8th April 2019, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2008;

l

article 28, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 8th April 2019, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the ESA Regulations 2013;

m

article 29, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first assessment period to commence for that beneficiary on or after 8th April 20199, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “assessment period” has the same meaning as in section 7(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 201210; and

n

article 30, on 7th May 2019.

4

In so far as articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 and 28 relate to a beneficiary in favour of whom an award of universal credit is in force, those articles shall come into force for the purposes of determining the beneficiary’s unearned income in relation to that award on the same day as article 29 comes into force for that beneficiary.

5

The changes made in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 7.

Interpretation2

In this Order—

“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 199611;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 199212;
“the ESA Regulations 2008” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200813;
“the ESA Regulations 2013” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 201314;
“the ESA and UC Regulations 2017” means the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 201715;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200616;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 200617;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198718;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199619;
“the Pensions Act” means the Pensions Act 201420;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199321;
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200222; and
“the Universal Credit Regulations” means the Universal Credit Regulations 201323.

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act3

1

From and including the respective dates specified in article 7, the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.

2

The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except in—

a

Part III, the sum specified for age addition to a pension of any category and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;

b

Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and

c

Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons24.

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act4

1

The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 7.

2

The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.

3

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act25 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

a

for “£105.15” substitute “£107.65”; and

b

for “£125.95” substitute “£129.20”.

4

It is directed26 that the sums which are—

a

additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2018-2019;

b

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act27 (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred);

c

lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule28 on becoming entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (entitlement to lump sum where pensioner’s deceased spouse or civil partner has deferred entitlement); and

d

payable to a pensioner as part of their Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 126A of the Social Security Act 197529, section 63 of the Social Security Act 198630 or section 150(1)(e) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992,

shall in each case be increased by 2.4 per cent.

5

The sums which, under—

a

section 55A and 55AA of the Contributions and Benefits Act31, are shared additional pensions; and

b

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act32, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 2.4 per cent.

Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5

1

It is directed33 that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 7.

2

Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person’s guaranteed minimum pension if payment of their occupational pension is postponed after they attain pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2)34 and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 2.4 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years35.

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act6

1

The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (4) shall be increased from and including the date specified in article 7(10).

2

In regulation 1A of the State Pension Regulations 201536 (full rate of state pension) for “£164.35” substitute “£168.60”.

3

It is directed37 that the sums which are increases under section 17 of the Pensions Act in the rates of state pensions under Part 1 of that Act shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.

4

The amounts which, under—

a

section 9 of the Pensions Act, are survivor’s pensions based on inheritance of deferred old state pension;

b

paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 2 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act at the transitional rate which exceed the full rate;

c

paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of survivor’s pensions which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate; and

d

paragraphs 5(3) and 6 of Schedule 9 to the Pensions Act, are the amounts of shared state pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act which either alone or in combination with one or more other pensions under Part 1 of that Act exceed the full rate,

shall in each case be increased by 2.4 per cent.

5

For the purpose of this article, “old state pension” has the same meaning as in section 22 of the Pensions Act.

Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 are changed by this Order7

1

Paragraphs (2) to (8), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (9), and (10) and (11) specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 shall take effect for each case.

2

Any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4, 12 and 13 for Category A, Category B, Category C and Category D retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 8th April 2019.

3

The increases in the sums mentioned in article 5 shall take effect on 8th April 2019.

4

Any increases in the sums specified for—

a

the rate of—

i

attendance allowance, and

ii

carer’s allowance (except in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday); and

b

any increases in—

i

carer’s allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(ii), and

ii

widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,

in respect of dependants,

shall take effect on 8th April 2019.

5

Any increases in the sums specified for—

a

the rate of—

i

carer’s allowance in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday,

ii

disablement benefit,

iii

maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act,

iv

industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension, and

v

the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents, under section 107(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

b

any increases in—

i

the benefits referred to in paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and

ii

disablement pension,

shall take effect on 10th April 2019.

6

In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act38 by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which the person was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 8th April 2019.

7

The changes in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 11th April 2019.

8

The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 10th April 2019.

9

Any increases in the sums specified in article 3 of this Order, in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount39, shall take effect—

a

except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 8th April 2019;

b

in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2019,

and for the purpose of this paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.

10

Any increases in the sums mentioned in article 6 for state pension under Part 1 of the Pensions Act shall take effect on 8th April 2019.

11

The increase in the sum mentioned in article 14 shall take effect on 8th April 2019.

Earnings Limits8

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act40 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

a

for “£235.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£240.00”; and

b

for “£31.00” substitute “£32.00”.

Statutory Sick Pay9

In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act41 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£92.05” substitute “£94.25”.

Statutory Maternity Pay10

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 198642 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£145.18” substitute “£148.68”.

Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Statutory Shared Parental Pay11

1

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 200243—

a

in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£145.18” substitute “£148.68”; and

b

in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£145.18” substitute “£148.68”.

2

In regulation 40(1)(a) of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 201444 (weekly rate of payment of statutory shared parental pay) for “£145.18” substitute “£148.68”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12

1

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196545 (graduated retirement benefit)—

a

the sum of 13.83 pence shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.; and

b

the reference to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 14.16 pence.

2

The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 197846 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.

3

The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 200547 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.

4

The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.

Increase in amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 197913

In regulation 11(3) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 197948 (Category C retirement pension for widows of men over pensionable age on 5th July 1948) for “£75.50” substitute “£77.45”.

Maximum additional pension14

In regulation 3A of the Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations 201049 (prescribed maximum additional pension for survivors who become entitled on or after 6th April 2016) for “£172.28” substitute “£176.41”.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance15

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199150 (rate of benefit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£85.60” substitute “£87.65”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£57.30” substitute “£58.70”;

c

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£22.65” substitute “£23.20”;

d

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£59.75” substitute “£61.20”; and

e

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£22.65” substitute “£23.20”.

Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment16

In regulation 24 of the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 201351 (rate of personal independence payment)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£57.30” substitute “£58.70”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£85.60” substitute “£87.65”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£22.65” substitute “£23.20”; and

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£59.75” substitute “£61.20”.

Rates of age addition17

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199452 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£22.35” substitute “£22.90”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£11.25” substitute “£11.50”.

2

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 200853 the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 shall be increased to “£11.90” and “£6.60” respectively.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance18

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199554 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£22.35” substitute “£22.90”;

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£14.40” substitute “£14.70”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£7.20” substitute “£7.35”.

2

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who was subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008 the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995 shall be increased to “£11.90”, “£6.60” and “£6.60” respectively.

Rates of bereavement benefits19

In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 201055—

a

in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£117.10” substitute “£119.90”; and

b

in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance) for “£117.10” substitute “£119.90”.

Rates of bereavement support payment20

In regulation 3 of the Bereavement Support Payment Regulations 201756 (rate of bereavement support payment)—

a

in paragraph (1) “£350” remains unchanged;

b

in paragraph (2) “£3,500” remains unchanged;

c

in paragraph (4) “£100” remains unchanged; and

d

in paragraph (5) “£2,500” remains unchanged.

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support21

1

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedule 2 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 17(1)(b)57, 18(1)(c) and 21(1)58; and

b

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)59 and 14(2)(a)60 of Part III of Schedule 2,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).

3

In paragraph 2(1) of Part I of Schedule 261 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table “£66.90” remains unchanged.

4

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 262 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.45” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 263 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

6

In paragraph 11(5) of Schedule 364 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 19, 19A or 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 201765 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

7

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 366 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

Income Support Transitional Protection22

It is directed67 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198768 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 2.4 per cent.

Housing Benefit23

1

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedule 3 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300” remains unchanged.

3

In regulation 7469 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

4

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£27.90”, “£27.90”, “£14.15”, “£18.60”, “£18.60”, “£9.35” and “£3.45” substitute “£28.55”, “£28.55”, “£14.50”, “£19.05”, “£19.05”, “£9.55” and “£3.55” respectively.

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£30.30” substitute “£32.70”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.50” substitute “£3.80”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.40” substitute “£2.60”.

6

In paragraph 2(1) of Part 1 of Schedule 370 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table “£66.90” remains unchanged.

7

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 201571—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

8

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

9

In paragraph 26 of Part 6 of Schedule 372 (amount of component) for “£37.65” substitute “£38.55”.

10

In paragraph 17(1)73 and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

11

In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit24

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 4 and 5 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

3

In regulation 5574 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

4

5

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£30.30” substitute “£32.70”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£3.50” substitute “£3.80”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£2.40” substitute “£2.60”.

6

In Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—

a

the sums specified in paragraph 175 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and

b

in paragraph 2(1)76, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table “£66.90” remains unchanged.

7

In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) (Amendment) Regulations 201577 “£17.45” remains unchanged.

8

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

9

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

10

In paragraph 21 of Schedule 578 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.

PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance25

1

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1)79; and

b

paragraphs 15A(2)(a)80 and 16(2)(a)81 of Part III of Schedule 1,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains unchanged).

3

In paragraph 2(1) of Part 1 of Schedule 182 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table “£66.90” remains unchanged.

4

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 183 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.45” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.45” remains unchanged.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 184 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.

6

The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 185 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

7

In paragraph 10(4) of Schedule 286 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 19, 19A or 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 201787 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

8

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 288 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit26

1

The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 689 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£248.80” substitute “£255.25”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£163.00” substitute “£167.25”;

c

in paragraph (5)(a) for “£64.30” substitute “£65.85”;

d

in paragraph (5)(b) for “£128.60” substitute “£131.70”; and

e

in paragraph (8) for “£36.00” substitute “£36.85”.

3

In regulation 7(2)90 (savings credit) for “£140.67” and “£223.82” substitute “£144.38” and “£229.67” respectively.

4

In paragraph 8(2) of Schedule II91 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 19, 19A or 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 201792 “£100,000” remains unchanged.

5

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II93 (persons residing with the claimant)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

6

In paragraph 9 of Schedule IIA94 (additional amount applicable for claimants responsible for a child or qualifying young person)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£53.34” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b)—

i

“£29.02” remains unchanged; and

ii

for “£88.34” substitute “£90.23”.

7

In paragraph 10 of Schedule IIA “£63.84” remains unchanged.

8

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III95 (polygamous marriages)—

a

in sub-paragraph (5), in the substituted paragraph (1) of regulation 6, for “£248.80” and “£85.80” substitute “£255.25” and “£88.00” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (7), in the substituted paragraph (2) of regulation 7, for “£223.82” substitute “£229.67”.

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 200827

1

The sums that are relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedule 8 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the ESA Regulations 2008 bearing that number.

2

The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 496 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 to this Order.

3

In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 4 to the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 to this Order.

4

In Part 4 of Schedule 497 (the component) in paragraph 13 for “£37.65” substitute “£38.55”.

5

In paragraph 12 of Schedule 698 (general provisions applying to housing costs) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 19, 19A or 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 201799—

a

in sub-paragraph (4) “£100,000” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (12)(b)100 “£150,000” remains unchanged; and

c

in sub-paragraph (12)(c) “£125,000” remains unchanged.

6

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6101 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£98.30” substitute “£100.65”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£15.25” substitute “£15.60”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£35.00” substitute “£35.85”;

ii

for “£139.00” substitute “£143.00”; and

iii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£48.05” substitute “£49.20”;

ii

for “£204.00” substitute “£209.00”; and

iii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£78.65” substitute “£80.55”;

ii

for “£265.00” substitute “£272.00”; and

iii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£89.55” substitute “£91.70”;

ii

for “£354.00” substitute “£363.00”; and

iii

for “£439.00” substitute “£451.00”.

Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 201328

1

In regulation 62(2) of the ESA Regulations 2013102 (prescribed amounts) for “£37.65” substitute “£38.55”.

2

In regulation 62(2)(b) of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts), as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017103, for “£37.65” substitute “£38.55”.

PART 7UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Universal Credit29

1

In the table in regulation 22 of the Universal Credit Regulations104 (deduction of income and work allowance)—

a

for “£409”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£503”; and

b

for “£198”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “£287”.

2

The amounts of the child element, the additional amount in respect of each child or qualifying young person who is disabled (higher rate), the limited capability for work and work–related activity element, the carer element and the maximum amounts of the childcare costs element specified in the table in regulation 36 of the Universal Credit Regulations105 (table showing amounts of elements) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

3

In paragraph 14(1) of Schedule 4 to the Universal Credit Regulations106 (amount of housing cost contributions) for “£72.16” substitute “£73.89”.

4

In Part 4 of Schedule 5 to the Universal Credit Regulations (calculation of amount of housing costs element for owner-occupiers)—

a

in paragraph 10(2) Step 3; and

b

in paragraph 11(2) Step 2,

as those paragraphs have effect in a case falling within regulation 19, 19A or 20 of the Loans for Mortgage Interest Regulations 2017107 “£200,000” remains unchanged.

PART 8REVOCATION

Revocation30

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2018108 is revoked save for article 30.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Justin TomlinsonParliamentary Under-Secretary of StateDepartment for Work and Pensions6th March 2019

We consent,

Mike FreerCraig WhittakerTwo of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury11th March 2019

SCHEDULE 1PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 3(1)

PART I109CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
2.	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a) lower rate	£84.65
		(b) higher rate	£100.20
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		£112.25
5.	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(4) or 48AA(4) applies.		£77.45

PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a) higher rate	£87.65
		(b) lower rate	£58.70
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£79.50
3.	Age related addition.	(a) higher rate	£11.90
		(b) middle rate	£6.60
		(c) lower rate	£6.60
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer’s allowance110.		£66.15
7.	Category D retirement pension111.		£77.45
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).		£0.25.

PART IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies (1)112			Increase for qualifying child (2)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
			£	£
1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit113—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11.35	50.80
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11.35	62.75
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		11.35	65.20
4.	Widowed mother’s allowance.		11.35	—
4A.	Widowed parent’s allowance114.		11.35	—
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.		11.35	70.00
6.	Category C retirement pension.		11.35	41.90
8.	Severe disablement allowance.		11.35	39.10
9.	Carer’s allowance.		11.35	38.90

PART VRATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Description of benefit, etc.		Rate
1.	Disablement pension (weekly rates).	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table115.
				TABLE
		Degree of Disablement			Amount
		(1)			(2)
		Per cent.			£
		100			179.00
		90			161.10
		80			143.20
		70			125.30
		60			107.40
		50			89.50
		40			71.60
		30			53.70
		20			35.80
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement			£71.60;
		(b)	in any case			£143.20.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).					£71.60.
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents116.					£179.00.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.					£110.65.
6.	Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.	(a)	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948			£22.90
		(b)	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£22.90
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45			£14.70;
		(d)	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979			£14.70
		(e)	in any other case			£7.35.
7.	Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£11.35.
8.	Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.					£66.15.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.					£11,880.00.
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates)117.	(b)	higher permanent rate			£129.20;
		(c)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£129.20.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons118 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person					£11.35.

SCHEDULE 2PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 21(5)

PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1) Premium				(2) Amount
15.—(2)119 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.				(2)		£140.40.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.				(2A)		£140.40.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.				(3)		£140.40.
(4)120 Disability Premium—				(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(a)	£34.35;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).			(b)	£48.95.
(5) Severe Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);			(a)	£65.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—			(b)
		(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance121 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£65.85;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.			(ii)	£131.70.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.				(6) £64.19 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)122 Carer Premium.				(7) £36.85 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)123 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.				(8)
					(a)	£26.04 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£16.80 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(c)	£24.10 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 3PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 23(8)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium				Amount
20.—(5) Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);			(a)	£34.35
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).			(b)	£48.95.
(6)124 Severe Disability Premium—				(6)
(a)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);			(a)	£65.85;
(b)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
		(i)	in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);		(b)	(i)	£65.85;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.		(b)	(ii)	£131.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.				(7) £64.19 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.				(8) £36.85 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium.				(9)
					(a)	£26.04 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(b)	£16.80 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)		a child or young person; nor
						(ii)		a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(c)	£24.10 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 4PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 24(6)

PART 1Personal Allowances

1

125 The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

Column (1) Person, couple or polygamous marriage		Column (2) Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—		(1)
(a)	aged under 65;	(a)	£167.25;
(b)	aged 65 or over.	(b)	£181.00.
(2) Couple—		(2)
(a)	both members aged under 65;	(a)	£255.25;
(b)	one member or both members aged 65 or over.	(b)	£270.60.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65—		(3)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£255.25;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£88.00.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over—		(4)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£270.60;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£89.60.

SCHEDULE 5PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 24(8)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium			Amount
12.—(1)126 Severe disability premium—			(1)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)	£65.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—
(i)		in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);	(b)	(i)	£65.85;
(ii)		in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit.	(b)	(ii)	£131.70.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.			(2) £26.04 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled child premium.			(3) £64.19 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.			(4) £36.85 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

SCHEDULE 6PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 25(5)

PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

Premium			Amount
20.—(2)127 Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);		(a)		£94.15;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);		(b)		£140.40;
(c)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).		(c)		£140.40.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.			(3) £140.40.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—			(4)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);		(a)		£94.15;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£140.40.
(5)128 Disability Premium—			(5)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);		(a)		£34.35;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£48.95.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—			(6)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);		(a)		£65.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);	(i)			£65.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)			£131.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.			(7) £64.19 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.			(8) £36.85 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)129 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.			(9)
			(a)	£26.04 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(b)	£16.80 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)			a child or young person; nor
			(ii)			a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
				in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(c)	£24.10 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 7PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS130 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 25(6)

PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

Premium		Amount
20M.—(1)131 Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.		(1) £140.40.
(2)132 Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.		(2) £140.40.
(3)133 Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).		(3) £48.95.
(4) Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—		(4)
(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4)134;	(i)	£65.85;
(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	£131.70.
(5) Carer Premium.		(5) £36.85 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6)135 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.		(6) £24.10 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

SCHEDULE 8PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 27

PART 3Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

Premium			Amount
11.—(1)136 Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—			(1)
(a)	is a single claimant and—		(a)
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£55.60;
(iii)		is not entitled to the support component;	(iii)			£94.15;
(b)	is a member of a couple and—		(b)
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£101.85;
(iii)		is not entitled to the support component;	(iii)			£140.40;
(2) Severe disability premium—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)		£65.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5);	(i)				£65.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)				£131.70.
(3)137 Carer Premium.			(3) £36.85 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4)138 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.			(4)
			(a)	£16.80 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)				a child or young person; nor
			(ii)				a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied;
			(b)	£24.10 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

Premium			Amount
11.—(1)139 Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—			(1)
(a)	is a single claimant and—		(a)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)	£65.10;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)	£55.60;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components;	(iii)	£94.15;
(b)	is a member of a couple and—		(b)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)	£111.35;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)	£101.85;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components.	(iii)	£140.40.

SCHEDULE 9AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN REGULATION 36 OF THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 29(2)

Element		Amount for each assessment period
Child element—
	first child or qualifying young person140	£277.08
	second and each subsequent child or qualifying young person141	£231.67
Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—
	higher rate	£392.08
LCW and LCWRA elements—
	limited capability for work and work-related activity	£336.20
Carer element		£160.20
Childcare costs element—
	maximum amount for one child	£646.35
	maximum amount for two or more children	£1,108.04

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made as a consequence of a review under sections 150 and 151A of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) (“the Administration Act”) and includes details of the sums mentioned in those sections. The Order does not deal with the benefits which were frozen by the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7).

The Order is also made as a consequence of a review under section 150A of the Administration Act and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.

Part 2 of the Order relates to social security benefits, pensions and allowances.

Article 3 and Schedule 1 increase the benefits and increases of benefits (excepting those referred to in article 3(2)) specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4) (“the Contributions and Benefits Act”).

Article 4 increases the rates and amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Article 5 increases the sums payable as part of a Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of sections 15(1) and 17(2) and (3) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48) on account of increases in guaranteed minimum pensions.

Article 6 increases the rates and amounts relating to the state pension under Part 1 of the Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19) including the full rate, amounts exceeding the full rate, the rate of increments and inherited increments.

Article 7 specifies the dates from which the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 14 are altered.

Article 8 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.

Article 9 increases the weekly rate of statutory sick pay.

Article 10 increases the weekly rate of statutory maternity pay.

Article 11 increases the weekly rates of statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay and statutory shared parental pay.

Article 12 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

Article 13 increases the amount of a Category C retirement pension.

Article 14 increases the prescribed maximum additional pension for the purposes of section 52(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Article 15 increases the rate of disability living allowance.

Article 16 increases the rate of personal independence payment.

Article 17 increases the weekly rates of age addition, and the rates referred to in article 17(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who were subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3270).

Article 18 increases the weekly rates of transitional invalidity allowance, and the rates referred to in article 18(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit who were subject to regulation 2(3) of the Employment and Support Allowance (Up-rating Modification) (Transitional) Regulations 2008.

Article 19 increases the rates of widowed mother’s allowance, widow’s pension and widowed parent’s allowance.

Article 20 specifies the rates of bereavement support payment.

Part 3 of the Order relates to income support and housing benefit.

Article 21 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income support. Article 21(3) sets out certain personal allowances and article 21(4) and (5) and Schedule 2 set out the premiums.

Article 22 provides for the percentage increase of sums payable by way of special transitional additions to income support.

Article 23 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit and the appropriate maximum housing benefit. Article 23(6) sets out certain personal allowances and article 23(8) and Schedule 3 set out the premiums.

Article 24 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 24(6) and Schedule 4 set out the personal allowances and article 24(7) and (8) and Schedule 5 set out the premiums.

Part 4 of the Order relates to jobseeker’s allowance.

Article 25 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker’s allowance. Article 25(3) sets out certain personal allowances, article 25(4) and (5) and Schedule 6 set out the premiums and article 25(6) and Schedule 7 set out the premiums for joint-claim couples.

Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.

Article 26 specifies the amounts relevant to state pension credit.

Part 6 of the Order relates to employment and support allowance.

Article 27 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance under the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/794). Article 27(2) and (3) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums and article 27(4) increases the support component.

Article 28 increases the support component for employment and support allowance under the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/379).

Part 7 of the Order relates to universal credit.

Article 29 and Schedule 9 specify the amounts relevant to universal credit.

Article 30 provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/281) save for article 30 which, in turn provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/260) save for article 29(a). That article revokes the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/457) save for articles 16, 17(10)(a) and 20. Articles 16 and 20 of that S.I. respectively state the sum by which any income support or jobseeker’s allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced and article 17(10)(a) states the amount of the work-related activity component of housing benefit. That amount remains frozen under section 11 of, and paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to, the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016.

In accordance with sections 150(8), 150A(5) and (9) and 151A(6) and (7) of the Administration Act, a copy of the report of the Government Actuary giving his opinion on the likely effect on the National Insurance Fund of the making of this Order was laid before Parliament with the draft Order.

An Impact Assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no new impact on business or civil society organisations.